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As economic conditions worsened in New Zealand, there was growing animosity towards the Chinese, and from 1881 measures were introduced to restrict further Chinese immigration. All Chinese entering New Zealand had to pay a poll tax. This is the receipt for a poll tax payment.
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Archives New Zealand - Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga
Reference: L, 24-3, Box 1
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